Garbage Disposals

The garbage disposal is one of the most frequently used machines in the home, so when you need an installation or repair, make sure it’s done by a licensed professional.

Common Garbage Disposal Repair Issues

Clogs: Clogs can happen from a variety of substances poured into a disposal, such as grease and fibrous tissue. Our plumbers will use products that are safe for your drains, and if necessary, will clean out the P trap or snake the drain.

Stuck Object: Sometimes a piece of silverware or a tough piece of food can get jammed into the disposal, and trying to remove the object yourself could cause damage. Unplug the disposal, and contact a Putman plumber to remove it.

Overload: When your disposal is overloaded, it has a feature that automatically shuts it off to prevent it from getting too hot. You can try hitting the reset button, but if that doesn’t work, contact a plumber since it may require some electrical work.

Showers And Tubs

Keeping your family healthy and clean is your priority, so keeping your showers and tubs working properly is ours. Whether you want to upgrade your bathtub or unclog a shower drain, we can help.

New and updated showers and tubs

Plumbing installation

Faucets and hardware

Clogged shower drains

Leaking shower heads

Low shower water pressure

Faucets

Repairs
Dripping faucets can waste a lot of water—sometimes as much as 2,000 gallons per year—resulting in a much higher water bill. Repairing your faucets may seem easy, but they have valves and seals as well as threads and washers that wear out. It’s important that trained and licensed plumbers are the ones who examine and fix the problem to make sure it’s done correctly.

New faucet installation
Whether your faucet is too old to repair or you’re just wanting an updated look, Putman can help. Installing new faucets and fixtures can transform your kitchen or bath into an entirely new space and add value to your home. If you’re considering a bathroom or kitchen renovation, give us a call.

Water and Sewer Lines

We can help with both common and complicated problems in your home’s water and sewer lines.

Hydrostatic Testing for Low Water Pressure

When your water pressure seems low, you could have a leak somewhere. Hydrostatic testing of pipes helps us find issues that are preventing the system from operating at the correct pressure. This test can be used on piping and valves with welded or fitted sections.

In order to get accurate results, it’s important to have the most experienced plumbers perform this test. If the test ball is not positioned within the pipe correctly, results may be inaccurate.

Clean the Sewer Pipes: Once we find the problem, we’ll clean out all roots and descale any calcite, etc. to get the pipe back to its original functioning diameter. We will either jet the lines or use pneumatic tools. We use a sewer jet, the perfect tool for cleaning dirt, sludge, and debris from sewers ranging from 4″ through 72″ in diameter. The jet nozzle propels the jet hose up the sewer using high pressure water, while flushing everything back to the point of entry.

Check the line with Camera: We’ll run a camera through lateral lines (e.g., kitchen, laundry) and sewer main lines. Our plumber will be able to evaluate your needs and recommend the best solution for your specific problem.

Well Pumps

We can help with both common and complicated problems in your home’s water system. Whether it’s a private well or a municipal water supply system, we know water.

Private well systems can stop working at any time for many reasons:

Age of pump or water storage tang, incorrect size of either one.

Electrical problems such as the switch, control box, etc.

Any of these problems can be checked out by a Putman Plumbing tech.

Diagnose and correct short cycling “on-off” of the water pump

Replace water pumping systems

Replace and adjust the water pump pressure control switch

Install and de-waterlog pressure tanks

Diagnose problems with water filters and tanks

Troubleshoot pump systems

We install and service a variety of well pump types including:

Shallow well jet pumps

Deep well jet pumps

Convertible jet pumps

Submersible well pumps

Constant pressure systems

Constant Pressure Pumps

The Pressure is On — And that’s a Good Thing!

NOTE: Well yield and pumps need to be checked for proper sizes before installing Aquavar SOLOTM Pump Controller or heavy demand systems.

Call us for a free consultation or better yet we can install a temporary unit to try for a few weeks at a minimal fee.

Municipal water systems are less problematic with pressure issues than private. Low pressure can be because of broken pipes underground which serves your house or possibly a pressure reducing valve is not working correctly, or other faucet issues may also play into the scenario. Either way, techs at Putman Plumbing can help find the cause and cure the problem.

Drain Cleaning

Is your drain stopped up? No need to worry.

Blocked main sewers are no problem for heavy duty augering machines which can open any line up to 6” in diameter. First we clear the line and flush out debris, then we use a drain vision camera to see where and why the blockage occurred. The exact location can be detected by other equipment we have in our arsenal of drain related tools, so getting to the problem can be done as fast as possible with the least amount of disruption to your property.

Blocked sewers can be caused by foreign objects in the line, roots, improper aligned pipes, etc.

Smaller lateral drains can also clog due to rust, grease, or improper installment which cause bellies in the line or misalignment. No matter the size of the line, either inside or out, we will clear, repair and clean up behind ourselves so you won’t even know we were there. The tech will be able to evaluate your needs and recommend the best solution for your specific problem.

Drain maintenance products are also available to keep drains in tip-top shape.

Water conditioning systems/water softeners

Are you getting the best water you can get?

When it comes to your water, you should expect clean dishes, bright, soft clothes and a spotless shower stall. If you have hard water, all of these may be hard to get.

Hard water contains high levels of calcium, magnesium, and other minerals that can make water taste bad, clog drains, leave buildup on dishes and shower stalls, and even keep appliances from working their best. Water softening systems or conditioners reduce these mineral levels, giving you clean, clear water.

A water conditioning and softening system can be installed under the sink for your kitchen needs, or used as a whole house system. They are five different types:

Automatic: This is the most popular type of conditioner or softener. It can be equipped with either a time clock or a demand regeneration type head which counts the amount of water used and only regenerates when necessary to save water and salt. Time clocks are mostly used on filtering or conditioning units which need the beds created more often.

Semi-automatic: You push a button when the softener needs recharging and the unit will control and complete the recharging or softening process.

Manual: You open and close valves to control the frequency, rate, and time length of the recharging process.

Demand initiated regeneration (DIR): All operations are initiated and performed automatically when softened water is needed. DIR systems generally have two softening tanks and a brine tank. While one tank is softening, the other tank is recharging.

Off-site regeneration: Generally used in rental units, a pre-owned softening tank or filter tank is physically replaced with a recharged tank. This is mostly done with carbon filters. Spent carbon is then replaced with new at a central location.

Your Putman Plumbing professional can offer solutions to best meet your needs and treat your water.

Sewer Camera

We’ll run a camera through lateral lines (e.g., kitchen, laundry) and sewer main lines. Our plumber will be able to evaluate your needs and recommend the best solution for your specific problem.